CAD Design Engineer

2 weeks ago


Telford, Telford and Wrekin, United Kingdom Major Talent Full time

Are you an experienced CAD Design Engineer? Are you passionate about New Programs? Are you looking for a role within a leading automotive manufacturer with exciting growth plans over the next 2 years.

Major Recruitment, in partnership with Polytec Group, are looking to recruit a CAD Design Engineer on a permanent basis to join the team on a hybrid basis with a minimum 2 days on site.

As a CAD Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the delivery of new product designs, from the concept stage through to finished products ready for manufacture. Responsible for those product designs achieving tooling feasibility and design for manufacture. Drive creative thinking, ensure customer needs are considered and collaborate with the operations team to ensure products are designed for efficient manufacture.

Key Responsibilities as a CAD Design Engineer:

  • Develop OEM Design concepts, with appropriate CAD systems, to enable the creation of 3D Models to fulfil design / styling / engineering aspirations of our customer.
  • Support the management of all Design activities, where appropriate, including Request for Quotations (RFQs), Design freeze / release, Design Failure Mode Effect Analysis (DFMEA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Design Verification/Product Validation (DV & PV) testing, Engineering testing (RMDV), GD&T where required and Computer-aided engineering (CAE) if appropriate.
  • Develop CAD data exchange protocols with customers, suppliers and other Group companies as required to support all aspects of tool and components design.
  • Liaise closely with all departments to fully understand design requirements.
  • Create and develop design / component feasibility studies.
  • Identify and implement design improvements (functionality, cost, tooling & DFM) within the Feasibility Team and external Tool Makers.
  • Liaise with Purchase Department to ensure effective selection of supplier for manufacture of tooling.
  • Develop and maintain control systems for CAD activities to comply with BS5750 and aspire to ISO9000 design section.
  • Create and keep up-to-date tool specifications which will enable suppliers to make accurate quotations based on known data.
  • Improve reliability performance to reduce or eliminate warrantable issues in the field.
  • Support design in-line with UK/EC/International standards and legislation.
  • Guide & support the design & development team to produce a range of concept design schemes for new products, as well as updating existing product designs for a number of automotive customers.
  • Support the delivery of the People Strategy within area of accountability.
  • Help motivate and coach the team to operational success.
  • Monitor the completion of tasks / good performance and record on appropriate systems.
  • Consistently promote high standards through personal example, demonstrating to the team so that each member of the team understands the standards & behaviours you expect of them.
  • Help guide & support the team in new product development projects.
  • Ensure that the function operates in accordance with HSE policies & procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff & visitors.
  • Provide technical expertise to the team

Skills required as a CAD Design Engineer:

  • Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent NVQ Level 7 qualification.
  • Member of an industry related Professional Body.
  • Minimum of 10 years working in Automotive component design
  • 5+ years in a Product-Development Engineering position
  • Proficient in using appropriate CAD systems
  • Proficient in customer LCA systems.
  • Specific experience in the design/construction of IM/RIM Bumper Assemblies preferred
  • GD&T definition
  • Location and Measurement Strategies
  • Good understanding of Moldflow & CAE tools
  • Excellent level of detail, numeracy & accuracy.

What's in it for you?

  • 33 days holiday (25 + BH)
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Life assurance scheme
  • Pension scheme
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • 40 hrs per week - early finish on a Friday

Major Recruitment are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment, or contract you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straight forward.

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